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ch3 part 2 Flashcards

1
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What are the representative cells in connective tissue?

A

Fibroblasts, Macrophages, Plasma cells, Mast cells, Adipocytes, White blood cells

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What are the main types of fibers found in connective tissue?

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Collagen, Elastic, Reticular

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What is the main component of the extracellular matrix in connective tissue?

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Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs)

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What is hyaluronic acid?

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A type of glycosaminoglycan (GAG) found in connective tissue

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What is mesenchyme?

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Irregularly shaped mesenchymal cells in a semifluid ground substance, found almost exclusively in the embryo

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What characterizes mucoid (mucous) connective tissue?

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Widely scattered fibroblasts, viscous jelly-like ground substance, fine collagen fibers

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Fill in the blank: Dense _______ connective tissue consists mainly of collagen fibers arranged in bundles.

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Regular

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What type of connective tissue is characterized by cells specialized for the storage of triglycerides?

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Adipose Tissue

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True or False: Dense irregular connective tissue has collagen fibers that are arranged in a regular pattern.

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False

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What is the basic unit of compact bone called?

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Osteon (haversian system)

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What are the formed elements of blood?

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Red blood cells (erythrocytes), White blood cells (leukocytes), Platelets (thrombocytes)

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What are the three major types of muscular tissue?

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Skeletal, Cardiac, Smooth

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What type of muscle tissue consists of branched, striated fibers?

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Cardiac Muscle Tissue

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Fill in the blank: Nervous tissue consists of two major kinds of cells: neurons and _______.

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Neuroglia (glial cells)

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What changes in connective tissue occur with aging?

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Extracellular components like collagen and elastic fibers change

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What is the function of fibroblasts in connective tissue?

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To produce extracellular matrix and collagen

17
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What is the role of neuroglia in nervous tissue?

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Supporting functions, do not generate or conduct nerve impulses

18
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What is the primary function of elastic connective tissue?

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To allow stretching and recoil

19
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What is the ground substance of hyaline cartilage like?

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Resilient gel containing fine collagen fibers

20
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True or False: Fibrocartilage has a perichondrium.

21
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What type of connective tissue is blood classified as?

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Liquid Connective Tissue

22
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What type of muscle is under involuntary control?

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Cardiac and Smooth Muscle Tissue

23
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What is the function of reticular connective tissue?

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Provides a supportive framework for organs

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